Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician

Joshua Tree Experts; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Career advancement opportunities

Work/Life balance

Year-round employment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician to join a growing tree care team. You will assist in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations while supporting PHC services.

This role focuses on safety, equipment prep, drop zone management, and working with a 2–4 person crew. No two days are the same as you help climbers and crew leaders.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age with the ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Prior experience with Plant Health Care, including spraying or soil injection, is a plus.
• Active state-issued Pesticide Applicators license a plus, but not required!

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing alongside the Tree Care Crew.
• Safely use tree care operations equipment, including gas-powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers.
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers and maintain/service equipment, as needed.
• Assist with Plant Health Care (PHC) services, which may include tree and shrub spray applications, soil injections, and soil fertilization.
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service.
• Follow safety culture and safety procedures, including setting up safety and traffic control measures for job sites.
• Report to work on time each day and maintain a professional image.

Skills

Driver's license

Effective communication

Age 21+

PHC experience

Pesticide license a plus

Job description

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company in Birmingham AL, is searching for an experienced Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician!

This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to assist with our Plant Health Care (PHC) work, gaining valuable experience in a rapidly growing part of our business.

The Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for ensuring drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lifts when working with the General Tree Care (GTC) crew.

What a Groundsman & PHC Tech does:

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing alongside the Tree Care Crew.
• Safely use tree care operations equipment, including but not limited to gas-powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers.
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers and maintain/service equipment, as needed.
• Assist with Plant Health Care (PHC) services, which may include tree and shrub spray applications, soil injections, and soil fertilization.
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service.
• Follow safety culture and safety procedures, including setting up safety and traffic control measures for job sites.
• Report to work on time each day and maintain a professional image.

What you need to be a Groundsman & PHC Tech:

• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age with the ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively.
• Prior experience with Plant Health Care, including spraying or soil injection, is a plus!
• Active state-issued Pesticide Applicators license a plus, but not required!

What Joshua Tree Experts can provide for YOU:

• A culture focused on SAFETY.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance.
• Full-time, YEAR-ROUND employment.
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing.

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts - Birmingham! We look forward to meeting you.